Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL vs Radeon HD 7870

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7870 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	Radeon HD 7870
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7870 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL and Radeon HD 7870

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.

Radeon HD 7870

The Radeon HD 7870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,568 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL scores 4,498 and the Radeon HD 7870 reaches 4,568 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7870). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	Radeon HD 7870
G3D Mark Score	4,498	4,568+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.588 TFLOPS+1%	2.56 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	Radeon HD 7870
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7870 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7870 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	Radeon HD 7870
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 7870's 200W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870). Power connectors: Integrated vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	Radeon HD 7870
TDP	65W-68%	200W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	500W
Power Connector	Integrated	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	69.2+204%	22.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 7870 launched at $349 and now averages $45. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 101.5 (Radeon HD 7870) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).